Miss Michelle, MT-BC

Social distancing is the practice of limiting contact to prevent the spread of infection or disease. Whether prepping for surgical intervention, during a hospital admission, or during recovery, many CHD patients & families have likely enacted these techniques at some point.

Babies, children, teens, and adults with CHD require life-long cardiac care. However, approximately 28% of youth patients do not see a CHD provider after the age of 6. By age 13, nearly 50% of CHD patients are already lost to care. Why? (1/4)

CHD not only alters the lives of a patient’s family but also a great many lives around them. That's 1 baby every 15 mins, roughly 96 families a day, whose lives are changed forever by CHD. Start a conversation w/ someone new today, share your story, & raise awareness. #CHDVoice

Surgery is not a cure! Your anatomical defect may have been repaired, however the aftermath of heart defects will last a lifetime. It is crucial we encourage our children to stay connected with a specialized CHD doctor as they transition from pediatric to ACHD care.

The big game is here and whether your favorite team made it or not, you'd rather be watching the Puppy Bowl​, or you've got plans to read a good book instead - don't forget the champions of our hearts. CHD families for the WIN! #SuperbowlLVI #SBLIV